Obituaries

Ethel Scott

Ethel Scott, 92, of Steubenville, Ohio died Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  She was born October 24, 1917 a daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude Scarbrough Gallagher.  Ethel was a member of Wintersville United Methodist Church, Steubenville Womens Club and a former member of the former LaBelle View Methodist Church.  Preceding Ethel in death were three sisters Geraldine Murray, Dorothea Beckett and Audrey Criss.  Surviving are her husband of 69 years, whom she married on June 12, 1940 John W. Scott, Sr.; daughter Jacqueline (Norbert) Farnaus of Downers Grove, IL; son John W. (Bendett) Scott Jr. of Mingo Junction, OH; five grandchildren Scott (Nicole) Farnaus, Jennifer (Tracy) Van Houtan, Elizabeth (Michael) Sara, Kristin (Anthony) Fante and Erin (Lance) Coulter; 13 great grandchildren Alex, Quin, Caden and Gabriella Farnaus, Noah, Emily and Laine Van Houtan, Audrey and Elise Sara and Morgan, Madison, Bryce and Matthew Coulter.  Friends may call  at Shorac Funeral Home, 611 North Fourth Street, Steubenville (Formerly McClave Funeral Home) on Wednesday from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. with Rev. Clint Quillen officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to Noah’s Hope at noahshope.com or send a check to Noah Van Houtan, 2050 Prairie Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515.  The family would like to thank the staff of Valley Hospice for their care and compassion.  

Date of Death:December 20, 2009